Gateway 610S User Manual page 83

• Type of TV (interlaced or progressive scan)
Many TVs use interlaced video. Interlaced video
displays a video frame with two passes of alternating
scan lines. The TV screen first displays the video
image odd lines one at a time, sequentially from top
to bottom, then it fills in the other half of the video
image with the even lines. Because most TVs use
this interlaced method to display the picture on the
screen, a standard interlaced analog TV will most
likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small
text. An interlaced video display device will produce
a lower quality display, especially when viewing and
using the Media Center computer functions.
Progressive scan video displays a video frame with
one pass of sequential scan lines. A progressive
scan TV displays the entire picture, drawn
sequentially from top to bottom, without the odd/even
interlacing. This results in a fuller, sharper picture and
better display quality for viewing and using the Media
Center computer functions. The progressive scan
picture is also brighter and easier on your eyes.
Q: How do I configure my Media Center to output to
a TV?
A: Your Gateway 610 Media Center PC detects when you
use an external S-Video display device and automatically
changes the display settings for the S-Video display
device. For more information, review the FAQ topic at:
support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/
Q: What display setting can I change to get better TV or
DVD image quality?
A: Use the brightness buttons located on the top of the
Media Center display to adjust the display brightness.
- OR -
Use the Adjust display settings calibration wizard to
adjust the display type, display width, connection type,
and display calibration. The Adjust display settings
options are located under the Media Center Settings,
TV menu options. For more information about accessing
the Media Center Settings menu, see "Changing Media
Center Settings" on page 77.
For more information review the FAQ topic at:
support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/
Q: Can I burn TV programs that were recorded with my
Media Center PC to a DVD?
A: Yes. Media Center saves recorded TV programs in
the .DVR-MS format. You can burn a .DVR-MS file to a
DVD with DVD recording (burning) software, such as
Nero Express and Sonic PrimeTime.
Q: Can I play recorded TV programs on other computers?
A: Yes, you can record a .DVR-MS file, as a data file, to
DVD with Nero Express and the DVD can be replayed
on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media
Center computer that has a DVD player and DVD
decoder software (such as WinDVD). The non-Media
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